Warning as criminals exploit cost of living crisis to target the public with energy rebate scams
Action Fraud is urging the public to be aware of scam emails claiming to be from Ofgem as the cost of living crisis continues.
Young Adults often face different problems online
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AUGUST Cyber Scam Newsletter
In this months edition Cyber Safe Warwickshire are raising awareness of 'Friend in need' scams whereby criminals are posing as a friend or family member in need claiming that they need money urgently to pay a bill. As well as this, bogus 'OFGEM' Emails offering energy grants, young investors being targeted by Bitcoin Scams and a warning to protect your loved ones from callous criminals as new tactics are being used by courier fraudsters.
Hacked social media accounts used to post indecent images of children
Action Fraud is warning people to be vigilant following reports of hacked social media accounts.
‘Friend in need’ scams costs Whatsapp users £1.5 million
A convincing WhatsApp scam where criminals pose as a friend or family member in need has cost victims over £1.5 million this year.